On December 2, actor Ji Dae-han’s YouTube channel “Byungjin Bro” uploaded a new video titled “Thanks for really coming out“.
The video featured actors Kim Rae-won, Kim Hae-sook, Heo Yi-jae, Kim Byeong-ok and Ji Dae-han, who reunited after 18 years to commemorate the re-release of the film “Sunflower” (directed by Kang Seok-beom). The actors greeted the audience during a special event on stage and shared the joy of their long-awaited reunion.
The spotlight is on actress Heo Yi-jae, who distanced herself from the entertainment industry after her retirement. Returning to the camera after a long time, Heo Yi-jae warmly hugged Kim Hae-sook after being recognized. However, his significantly changed appearance attracted attention. Kim Hae-sook exclaimed “Is that you, Yi-jae? Oh my God, Yi-jae. I almost didn’t recognize you“, expressing surprise at his altered features and general aura.
Heo Yi-jae rose to fame with roles in films such as “Sunflower”, “A Dirty Carnival” and dramas such as “Prince Hours”, “Single Dad in Love”. In 2011, she married Lee Seung-woo, a singer-turned-businessman seven years her senior, and temporarily put her acting career on hold. The couple, who had two children together, announced their divorce after five years of marriage.
After the divorce, Heo Yi-jae briefly returned to acting with projects such as the film “Woo-joo’s Christmas” and the SBS drama “You Are a Gift”, but later did not continue her career, leaving fans curious to know where he was.
In 2021, Heo Yi-jae appeared on the YouTube channel “WayLand” and caused a shock by sharing: “The reason I decided to retire was because of a married actor who is now living happily.” She revealed that a senior actor on one of her past projects had abused her verbally and emotionally, even asking for a one-night stand.
As speculation about the actor’s identity grew, Heo Yi-jae finally clarified: “I did not make these comments to target or attack anyone, so I ask you to refrain from the witch hunt. I personally called the actor who was falsely accused and apologized. This will be the last time I mention or address anything related to that person.”
Meanwhile, the film “Sunflower,” in which Heo Yi-jae starred, tells the story of Oh Tae-sik, a man who had lived in the shadows without ever dreaming, finding hope again as he embraces the concept of family. . The noir action film attracted 1.3 million viewers upon its release in 2006.
Source: Daum
